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Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry - October 10, 2023

Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry - October 10, 2023

Romantic chatbots are being developed offering suggestive selfies, sexually explicit (and apparently, realistic) conversations, and the ability to design a virtual girlfriend’s personality who is judgment-free, encourages users to spend more time with male friends and laughs at all of your jokes. What will the impact be on our ability to engage in authentic relationships that potentially lead to marriage? Or the impacts upon self-image for those unable to live up to the images in brains scarred by pornography?

Rapid-Fire Q&A: Podcast Episode 065

Rapid-Fire Q&A: Podcast Episode 065

In this week’s episode, all four of our regular hosts are recording together to answer some rapid-fire questions, round-robin style. Do you want to hear about our favorite books, podcast, and ministry stories? Then this episode is for you.

Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry - August 27, 2023

Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry - August 27, 2023

Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry is a pilot of a new product from Key Ministry. Our intent is to create a home for curated news and commentary on topics related to mental health, medicine and ministry for faithful Christians — especially those serving in positions of leadership in the church — from the physician and child psychiatrist who founded Key Ministry.

The Benefits of A Sacrifice of Praise: Podcast Episode 063

The Benefits of A Sacrifice of Praise: Podcast Episode 063

Scripture says we are to be thankful in all circumstances, that this is Jesus’ will for us. At times when thankfulness and gratitude feel completely impossible, God makes a way through what scripture calls a ‘sacrifice of praise.’ Here’s why sacrifices of praise matter, and how such sacrifices can benefit you.

Reimagine: Podcast Episode 041

Reimagine: Podcast Episode 041

In today’s episode, Beth invites you to pull up a chair to her new whiteboard as, together, we learn about new perspectives and ideas in disability ministry.

Ten thoughts about the new LifeWay study on pastors, mental health and the church

Ten thoughts about the new LifeWay study on pastors, mental health and the church

LifeWay Research released the results of an updated study exploring U.S. Protestant pastors’ experiences with mental illness and the support their churches offer to affected individuals and families.

Wells of Generosity: Do You Have Enough Resources for Disability Ministry?

Wells of Generosity: Do You Have Enough Resources for Disability Ministry?

God often does much with little. These Kenyan pastors don’t see all the resources that are lacking. They see their own bodies and energies, and have plans to do more with the resources within themselves than many of us do with the luxuries in our culture.

The obligation of church leaders who promote adoption

The obligation of church leaders who promote adoption

Are we as church called to care for orphans? You bet. Are we expected to use the gifts and talents entrusted to us to support families who respond to such a noble calling? They should expect nothing less!